An Overview of VOCATIONAL,TECHNICAL, & CAREER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES for 2011 Welcome to Brockton High School!

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An Overview of VOCATIONAL,TECHNICAL, & CAREER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES for 2011 Welcome to Brockton High School!

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VOCATIONAL VS. COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL FOCUS ON TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDY DOES NOT MEET COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS COMPREHENSIVE (BHS) FOCUS ON ACADEMICS PROGRAM OF STUDY MEETS COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

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JUNIOR SCHEDULE FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER TERM I A or B TERM 2 A or B TERM 3 A or B TERM 4 A or B JUNIOR ENGLISH PRE-CALCULUS OR MATH REVIEW UNITED STATES HISTORY II VOCATIONAL TRACK (AUTO/GRAPHICS/CONSTRUC TION TECHNOLOGY) FOREING LANGUAGE II OR ELECTIVE VOC. TRACK ----------------------------------------- ELECTIVE OR MATH REVIEW CHEMISTRY **

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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in: brake systems electrical systems engine performance engine repair suspension and steering automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains heating and air condition systems This program prepares students for ASE Certification

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in: basic structural & engineering principles construction techniques building site inspection site supervision plan and specification interpretation supply logistics and procurement applicable building codes report preparation

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Hospitality/Restaurant/Food Production This course prepares individuals to plan, supervise, and manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, restaurant facilities, and catering services. Includes instruction in: food/beverage industry operations cost control purchasing and storage business administration Logistics personnel management restaurant and menu planning executive chef functions event planning and management health and safety insurance and applicable law and regulations Students in this course follow the ProStart curriculum and prepares students for ServSafe Certification

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Hospitality/Restaurant/Food Production (related careers) Baker -- Mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Compare your selections Baker Butcher and Meat Cutter -- Cuts, trims, and prepares carcasses and consumer-sized portions of meat for sale or for use in food service companies. Butcher and Meat Cutter Chef -- Directs and participates in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of soups, meats, fish, vegetables, salads, desserts, or other foods. Chef Child Care Aide/Worker -- Monitors and cares for children in schools, businesses, or institutions. Child Care Aide/Worker Dietetic Technician - Provides services in areas of food service management. Dietetic Technician Dietitian/Nutritionist - Organizes, plans, and conducts food service or nutritional programs to help promote health and control disease. Dietitian/Nutritionist Farm and Home Management Advisor -- Advises, instructs, and assists individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural related processes, or home economics activities. Farm and Home Management Advisor Fashion Designer - Designs clothing and accessories for manufacturers and for sale directly to the public. Fashion Designer Fast-Food Cook - Prepares and cooks food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Fast-Food Cook

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Hospitality/Restaurant/Food Production (related careers cont…) Fast-Food Cook -- Prepares and cooks food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Fast-Food Cook Food Scientist -- Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production, packaging, and processing of foods. Food Scientist Institution or Cafeteria Cook -- Prepares and cooks meals for institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. Institution or Cafeteria Cook Restaurant Cook -- Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs in restaurants. Restaurant Cook Short Order Cook -- Prepares and cooks to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. Short Order Cook

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Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide & Patient Care Assistant A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Students that successfully complete the program earn their Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA)

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Health Services (related careers) Certified Nursing Assistant -- Performs a variety of duties, under the direction of a physician, physicians assistant, or nurse in the examination and treatment of patients in a health care facility or doctor's office. Certified Nursing Assistant Compare your selections Nurse Aide/Orderly -- Works under the direction of medical staff to care for patients in health care facilities. Nurse Aide/Orderly Compare your selections Registered Nurse -- Administers nursing care to ill or injured persons Registered Nurse Plans, directs, and coordinates medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care facilities, public health agencies, or similar organizations. Compare your selections Nurse Aide/Orderly -- Works under the direction of medical staff to care for patients in health care facilities. Nurse Aide/Orderly Compare your selections Receptionist/Information Clerk -- Receives and greets visitors to an establishment, or obtains and provides information for the general public (customers, visitors, and other interested parties). Receptionist/Information Clerk

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Because…… BHS has been selected as a Model High School by the International Center for Leadership in Education for the last 6 years The New York Times recognized BHS as a School that defies the demographics of a Large urban high school with a many Socio-economic challenges.

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Because….. BHS has been identified by US News & World as one of the top high schools IN THE COUNTRY for academic achievement